December weather forecast
Plaza, ND

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plaza, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and min 10°F (-12.2°C).

Temperature

Plaza's December weather is characterized by a distinct downswing in high-temperatures, falling from November's cold 37°F (2.8°C) to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 10°F (-12.2°C) is recorded in Plaza during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Plaza, North Dakota, is 88%.

Rainfall

In Plaza, North Dakota, in December, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plaza, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69.9 days and collects up to 6.77" (172mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Plaza, North Dakota, in December, during 10.9 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Plaza, North Dakota, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.5 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Plaza, with an average of 8h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Plaza.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Plaza are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Plaza?

The high-temperature, in December, in Plaza, is 21.6°F (-5.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 10°F (-12.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Plaza?

In Plaza, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in Plaza in December?

In Plaza, during December, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Plaza in December?

In Plaza, North Dakota, during December, snow falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plaza?

With an average of 8h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Plaza.

How many hours of daylight does Plaza have in December?

In December, the average day length in Plaza, North Dakota, is 8h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Plaza?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 8:17 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plaza, sunrise is at 8:37 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Plaza?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Plaza?

In Plaza, North Dakota, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Plaza?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Plaza.

What is the UV index reading in December in Plaza?

In Plaza, North Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Plaza, ND

Average temperature in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average high temperature in December: 21.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 10°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Plaza, ND

Average pressure in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Plaza, ND

Average wind speed in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Plaza, ND

Average humidity in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in December
Plaza, ND

Average rainfall in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Plaza, ND

Average rainfall days in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average rainfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Plaza, ND

Average snowfall in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Plaza, ND

Average snowfall days in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plaza, ND

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Plaza, ND

Average sunshine days in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Plaza, ND

Average UV index in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Plaza, ND

Average cloud cover in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in December
Plaza, ND

Average visibility in December - Plaza, ND
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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